MX Player itself is a legitimate app available on Google Play. The custom codec is an not endorsed or provided by the developer (MX Media & Entertainment).
MX Player 1.30 ARMv8 NEON codec is a specialized add-on designed for Android devices with 64-bit ARM architecture (ARM64-v8a). It specifically restores support for high-fidelity audio formats—such as EAC3, AC3, DTS, MLP, and TrueHD
| Error Message | Solution | |---------------|----------| | “Custom codec is invalid or not compatible” | You’ve downloaded an ARMv7 (32-bit) codec. Find the ARMv8 version. | | “Can’t load codec – file not found” | Unzip the codec manually and place the .so file in /sdcard/Android/data/com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad/files/ | | Video plays, no audio (AC3) | Go to Settings > Audio > Enable and “Audio passthrough” (try both). | | App crashes on Android 11/12 | Grant “All files access” permission in system settings for MX Player. |
ARMv8 is the 64-bit architecture design used by most modern smartphone processors. mx player 1130 armv8 neon codec
What (like EAC3 or DTS) is your video showing?
Make sure your device is indeed 64-bit (ARMv8).
This guide assumes you have an running Android 7.0 to Android 12 (for Android 13+, see notes). MX Player itself is a legitimate app available
Best for older or budget 32-bit Android devices.
Before downloading, ensure your phone is an ARMv8 (64-bit) device. You can use tools like CPU-Z to verify. Step 2: Download the Codec
If at any point MX Player prompts you with an error like "Can't find custom codec. Please use version x.x.x ARMv8 NEON codec," this indicates a version mismatch between the app and the codec pack. Make sure you are downloading the codec pack that matches your MX Player version, or consider using the AIO (All-In-One) pack, as it is designed to be universally compatible. | | App crashes on Android 11/12 |
When this happens, your video plays perfectly, but you get total silence. This issue occurs because licensing restrictions forced MX Player to remove native support for certain audio codecs like DTS, Dolby Digital (AC3), and EAC3.
This happens because licensing issues forced MX Player to remove support for certain audio codecs like DTS, DTS-HD, AC3, and EAC3 from its official app store releases. To restore sound, you need to manually install the correct external codec pack.
MX Player 1130 with ARMv8 Neon codec offers a range of features that enhance the media playback experience:
Thanks to the NEON SIMD capabilities, you can expect: